Photos of HYBE founder Bang Si Hyuk walking in Seoul with a young woman have surfaced online and drawn criticism from netizens.
The images show Bang Si Hyuk strolling through the Seongsu area alongside a woman wearing a tube top and shorts. She carried a Loewe shopping bag during the outing.
Netizens quickly shared the photos on Korean online communities and social media. Some commenters criticized the 53-year-old billionaire for appearing with women half his age.
Neither Bang Si Hyuk nor HYBE has issued any statement about the images. The identity of the woman remains unknown.